Free exhibition guide

Le Bon Marché unveils an exhibition and an auction of rare pieces from Japanese designers.

Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche puts Japanese fashion in the spotlight... before driving it to auction. An exhibition of rare pieces is on view from October 13 to 18, 2026, a prelude to an unprecedented sale organized as part of Super Japon, the department store’s autumn event.

This free exhibition reveals the archives of Paris’s famous pinch-handed figurines.

They have populated castles, pirate ships and police stations for decades. The archives of this famous figurine brand arrive at Hôtel Drouot today for an exhibition and an unprecedented auction running from September 23 to 26, 2026.

This free fashion exhibition in Paris reveals how the hats that headline the major runway shows are created.

Behind a beret, a boater, or a capeline lie hours of work and skills handed down through generations. From September 23 to December 13, 2026, the 19M will host a free exhibition dedicated to Maison Michel, inviting the public to discover the behind-the-scenes of hatmaking.

Toctoc presents "À la carte!", their new solo exhibition on view at Lavo//Matik

Attention Toctoc fans! The renowned street artist, famed for his character Duduss, is taking over Lavo//Matik in Paris from August 28 to September 12, 2026, to present his new free solo exhibition titled "À la carte!".

Gulahallat: an exhibition exploring Sami contemporary art at the Finnish Institute

Sami contemporary art heads to the Finnish Institute this fall, as part of its new free exhibition titled "Gulahallat." The Nordic Cultural Centre will host the show from September 11 to October 24, 2026, where you can explore the works and craftsmanship of around ten Sami artists, including Hildá Länsman, Outi Pieski, and Marja Helander.

U2: An Irish Story, the exhibition marking the 50th anniversary of Bono's band at the Irish Cultural Centre

This autumn, U2 turns 50! To mark the occasion, the Irish Cultural Centre in Paris is hosting a free exhibition devoted to the legendary Irish rock band U2. Mark your calendars for September 23, 2026, to discover this unprecedented event.

Everything's in order: the free exhibition that blends art and fashion at the Swedish Institute

Back to school season, the Swedish Institute will showcase its shared sense of order, one of the cornerstones of Swedish culture. Mark your calendars for September 2 to October 4, 2026 to discover this free, collective exhibition blending art and fashion.

Javier Calleja's characters at Almine Rech Gallery Paris — final days of the free exhibition

Big-eyed characters, punchy phrases, and a cabinet-of-curiosities kind of hang: Javier Calleja unveils CURIOUSLY, his new free exhibition at the Almine Rech gallery in Paris, running May 30 through July 25, 2026.

Summer Fireworks: the summer group exhibition at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery

Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery presents Summer Fireworks, a group exhibition uniting artists from Japan, South Korea, Australia, Canada, Ireland and the Netherlands. Located on rue de Verneuil in Paris’s 7th arrondissement, it runs from July 15 to September 15, 2026, with August closed.

[IN]IMAGINABLE at Fluctuart: dive into the imagined worlds born from lowbrow and pop surrealism

This autumn, the Fluctuart houseboat in Paris invites you to dive into the imaginations born of lowbrow and pop surrealism. From September 10 to December 20, 2026, discover "[IN]IMAGINABLE," a new free exhibition spotlighting works by Amandine Urruty, Benjamin Lacombe, Stom500, Veks Van Hillik, and Ador.

Street Art Madeleine II, the free exhibition featuring more than 100 artists at the Madeleine Church

The free Street Art Madeleine II exhibition takes over the crypt of the Church of La Madeleine in Paris, from October 1 to 11, 2026. More than 100 street artists and nearly 200 original works come together underground to celebrate the release of Codex Urbanus’s Petit Atlas du Street Art.

Journées du patrimoine 2026 à Paris : Le Ranelagh Theatre unveils its programme

Heritage Days return to the capital and take place this year on the weekend of September 19–20, 2026. To mark the occasion, the Le Ranelagh Theatre opens its doors and offers visitors a special tour!

Fashion Week: A dress worn by Lady Gaga on display for free at a luxury Paris hotel — photos

Feathers, crystals and spectacular silhouettes are taking over a Paris luxury hotel. For Haute Couture Fashion Week, the Sofitel Paris Le Faubourg is showcasing several fashion pieces worn by international stars, free of charge, until October 6, 2026.

Heritage Days 2026 in Paris: the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation's program

For the 43rd edition of Heritage Days, the Jérôme Seydoux-Pathé Foundation will open its doors free of charge on September 19 and 20, 2026. It’s an opportunity to explore the entire building designed by Renzo Piano, enjoy screenings of silent films in a cinema-concert, and take part in guided tours.

Free evening opening at the Bourse de Commerce: reserve now for Saturday, August 1, 2026.

Want to visit the collections at the Bourse de Commerce? Take advantage of the free after-hours opening, held on the first Saturday of every month, to discover this must-see art venue in Paris. Next date to mark in your calendar: Saturday, August 1, 2026.

This free fashion exhibition and its pop-up café are heading to the Champs-Élysées at the end of June.

The Danish House hosts a free fashion exhibition dedicated to Danish designer Soeren Le Schmidt, from June 24 to July 19, 2026. Blending haute couture, tailoring, sketches and archives, the route unveils an elegant, socially engaged Scandinavian fashion at the Champs-Élysées Cultural Center.

Summer Garden 2026: the free festival is back at the Quai Branly Museum.

Jardin d’été is back at the Musée du Quai Branly from July 4 to August 2, 2026, with free activities, workshops, storytelling, strolls, quizzes, and outdoor cinema.

Sumo initiation in Paris at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery for the closing of the Writers of Legend exhibition.

Street art comes to Paris with Writers of Legends, a graffiti exhibition bringing together COPE2, PRO176, and Ito Chieko at the Goldshteyn-Saatort Gallery, running June 4 to July 4, 2026. Closing on June 4 by reservation.

This Italian jeweller is at the heart of a free exhibition at the Palais de Tokyo — review & photos

Stones, chains that have become iconic, and a distinctly modern take on jewelry: with "The Revolutionary Jeweler," Pomellato traces nearly six decades of design at the Palais de Tokyo. This free exhibition, accessible by appointment from June 27 to July 20, 2026, revisits the history of the Milanese house through its signature pieces, defining images, and its unique approach to contemporary jewelry.

Genki-nobori banners fill the sky over the Hôtel de la Marine: a colorful, free installation this summer

A colorful, poetic installation transforms the courtyard of the Hôtel de la Marine: Japanese artist Susumu Shingu and child artists present the Genki-nobori, from June 26 to August 24, 2026.